2016 Ford E-450 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 35%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 2016 Ford E-450, 35% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,600 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle exceeds gross vehicle weight rating when fully loaded. Metro worldwide bus NHTSA recall 17v the manufactures remedy given to us is to remove 6 seats from a 20 passenger bus. Or pay an estimate cost to us of 17 thousand dollars to replace the bus. The bus cannot be used for the purpose it was purchased for. We feel the manufacture was negligent for improperly building the bus and the dealer hoglund bus was negligent for selling the bus that done not meet NHTSA safty standards. We feel that they should bare the respondibilty of replacing the bus at no charge”
NHTSA complaint #11074027, filed 2018-02“The contact owns a 2016 Ford E-450 trailered to a 2016 coachmen leprechaun travel trailer. The contact stated that the Ford chassis was unable to handle the weight of the rv. The contact stated that the suspension was not sturdy enough for the weight of the rv. The contact submitted an online complaint to notify the manufacturer of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,600.”
NHTSA complaint #11415384, filed 2021-05, 10,600 miles“Driver’s side extended towing mirror (Ford e450 Class C RV) began closing back toward door while on interstate at normal speed. I rolled down window to push it back out, and the arm extension and mirror fell down out of the “elbow joint” basically hanging by the electrical cord. Was able to exit interstate. Could not reinstall it. Had to tuck into cab door and wrap a pants belt around the arm and through the hand grip inside the door in order to get home. Dealer has ordered replacement mirror ETA 4 weeks or longer”
NHTSA complaint #11423272, filed 2021-07“Nhtsa recall 17v550: metro worldwide bus vehicle exceeds gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) when fully loaded. The manufacturer's proposed remedy is to remove seats until the gvwr is in compliance. The manufacturer offered $1,500 per seat removed as compensation. But removing seats dramatically reduces the effectiveness of the bus for its intended purpose. If we knew that the manufacturer couldn't follow through on their promise to provide vehicles meeting required specification, metro worldwide would not have been considered. …”
NHTSA complaint #11074291, filed 2018-02“Nhtsa recall 17v550: metro worldwide bus vehicle exceeds gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) when fully loaded. The manufacturer's proposed remedy is to remove seats until the gvwr is in compliance. The manufacturer offered $1,500 per seat removed as compensation. But removing seats dramatically reduces the effectiveness of the bus for its intended purpose. If we knew that the manufacturer couldn't follow through on their promise to provide vehicles meeting required specification, metro worldwide would not have been considered. …”
NHTSA complaint #11074293, filed 2018-02Related service bulletins
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 7% |
| 2019 | 2 | 40% |
| 2017 | 1 | 9% |
| 2016 | 6 | 35% |
| 2013 | 1 | 8% |
| 2005 | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 | 2 | 7% |
| 2003 | 1 | 6% |
| 2002 | 1 | 8% |
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 10 | 56% |
Other parts of the 2016 Ford E-450
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Ford E-450
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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